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Home
Why Shafston?
Courses
- English
  - Cambridge
    - Cambridge Exam Center
  - General English
  - IELTS
  - TOEIC
  - Pathways
    - TAFE
- Vocational
Study Tours
- Study Tour
- Summer Camp
Accommodation
Students
Apply
- Entry Requirements
- Pre-departure Information

Shafston International College > Homestay Application Form

HOMESTAY APPLICATION FORM

FAMILY NAME*
Prefered Homestay Location*
- Brisbane (Kangaroo Point)
- Gold Coast (Southport)
How did you hear about us?*
Other:*
HOMESTAY TYPES

We manage 5 distinct programs throughout the year at Shafston. Homestay families are categorised by where they live and if they are willing to care for underage students (18 years and younger).

EXTRA CARE:

STUDY TOURS:

All meals, laundry and transport to and from the College daily Monday to Saturday. Students have a set programme including activities on the weekends. Study Tours are seasonal with the busy times being January to March and again during July to August. These students vary in age with the majority being under 18. Maximum travelling time to the College from the Homestay cannot exceed 40 minutes by car.

REMUNERATION – Up to $350.00 PER WEEK

EXTRA CARE:

All meals (7 days), laundry, and transport to and from the College daily Monday to Friday is to be provided. This Homestay type is primarily for students under 18 though sometimes adult students do request Extra Care Homestay. Maximum travelling time to the College from the Homestay cannot exceed 40 minutes by car.

REMUNERATION - $315.00 PER WEEK

REGULAR CARE:

FULL BOARD:

Three meals per day, 7 days a week is to be provided. Students make their own way to the College and do their own laundry, unless the Homestay family chooses otherwise. Maximum travelling time to the College from the Homestay cannot exceed 50 minutes using public transport.

REMUNERATION - $252.00 PER WEEK

HALF BOARD:

Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from Monday to Friday. Breakfast, lunch & dinner is to be provided on the weekends. Students make their own way to the College and do their own laundry, unless the Homestay family chooses otherwise. Maximum travelling time to the College from the Homestay cannot exceed 50 minutes using public transport.

REMUNERATION - $231.00 PER WEEK
NAME AND ADDRESS
Name*
Prefix First Last
Address:*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Is your mailing address different from your home address?*
- Yes
- No
Mailing Address:*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Primary Contact Number*
Secondary Contact Number*
Email:*
Enter Email Confirm Email
HOST MOTHER'S DETAILS
Name:
First Last
DOB:
Occupation:
Do you have a valid Blue Card?
- Yes
- No
Blue Card Number:
Expiry Date:
If you do not have a blue card, we will organise this for you upon inspection. Please ensure you have one form of photo identification and another form with a signature during the inspection

If you are under 18 during the period in which a Shafston student is staying in your home, you will not be required to obtain a blue card. For more information please visit: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/
HOST FATHER'S DETAILS
Name:
First Last
DOB:
Occupation:
Do you have a valid Blue Card?
- Yes
- No
Blue Card Number:
Expiry Date:
If you do not have a blue card, we will organise this for you upon inspection. Please ensure you have one form of photo identification and another form with a signature during the inspection

If you are under 18 during the period in which a Shafston student is staying in your home, you will not be required to obtain a blue card. For more information please visit: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/
OTHER RESIDENT'S DETAILS
Number of Additional Residents:*
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
RESIDENT 1
Name:*
First Last
DOB:*
Gender:*
- M
- F
Occupation:*
Do you have a valid Blue Card?*
- Yes
- No
Blue Card Number:*
Expiry Date:*
If you do not have a blue card, we will organise this for you upon inspection. Please ensure you have one form of photo identification and another form with a signature during the inspection

If you are under 18 during the period in which a Shafston student is staying in your home, you will not be required to obtain a blue card. For more information please visit: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/
RESIDENT 2
Name:*
First Last
DOB:*
Gender:*
- M
- F
Occupation:*
Do you have a valid Blue Card?*
- Yes
- No
Blue Card Number:*
Expiry Date:*
If you do not have a blue card, we will organise this for you upon inspection. Please ensure you have one form of photo identification and another form with a signature during the inspection

If you are under 18 during the period in which a Shafston student is staying in your home, you will not be required to obtain a blue card. For more information please visit: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/
RESIDENT 3
Name:*
First Last
Date:*
DOB:*
- M
- F
Occupation:*
Do you have a valid Blue Card?*
- Yes
- No
Blue Card Number:*
Expiry Date:*
If you do not have a blue card, we will organise this for you upon inspection. Please ensure you have one form of photo identification and another form with a signature during the inspection

If you are under 18 during the period in which a Shafston student is staying in your home, you will not be required to obtain a blue card. For more information please visit: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/
RESIDENT 4
Name:*
First Last
DOB:*
Gender:*
- M
- F
Occupation:*
Do you have a valid Blue Card?*
- Yes
- No
Blue Card Number:*
Expiry Date:*
If you do not have a blue card, we will organise this for you upon inspection. Please ensure you have one form of photo identification and another form with a signature during the inspection

If you are under 18 during the period in which a Shafston student is staying in your home, you will not be required to obtain a blue card. For more information please visit: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/
SMOKING PREFERENCES
Families Smoking Status:*
- Smoker
- Non-smoker
Preferred Student Smoking Status:*
- Smoker
- Outside only
- Non-Smoker only
HOUSE DESCRIPTION
House Description:*
- House
- Unit
- Apartment
Number of Stories:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Type of House:*
- Queenslander
- Brick
- Timber
Located close to:
- Parks
- Shops
- Bus Stops
- Other
Please list any additional nearby locations:
Number of:
Bedrooms:*
Bathrooms:*
Kitchens:*
Living Areas:*
Private Bathrooms:*
Pools:*
Entertainment Areas:*
Other:
DESCRIPTION OF STUDENT'S BEDROOMS
Number of Student Rooms:*
- 1
- 2
- 3
Bedroom 1:*
- Single Bed
- Double Bed
- Queen Bed
- King Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Desk
- Chair
- Wardrobe
- Lamp
- Fan
- Locks
Bedroom 2:*
- Single Bed
- Double Bed
- Queen Bed
- King Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Desk
- Chair
- Wardrobe
- Lamp
- Fan
- Locks
Bedroom 3:*
- Single Bed
- Double Bed
- Queen Bed
- King Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Desk
- Chair
- Wardrobe
- Lamp
- Fan
- Locks
Facilities in the Home:*
- TV
- DVD
- Stereo
- Games
- Computer
- Fly Screens
- Fans
- Air Conditioning
- Pool
- Internet
- Gym
- Other
Please list any additional facilities in your home:
Family Interests:*
Welcome message to Homestay Student:*
(Please provide us with a brief 'Welcome' message. This is seen by our students and agents, when we send your family profile.)
PETS
Number of Pet Types:*
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
PET TYPE 1
Type of Pet:*
Breed of Pet/s:*
How many pets of this type?:*
Name of Pet/s:*
Inside or Outside Pet/s:*
- Inside
- Outside
- Both
PET TYPE 2
Type of Pet:*
Breed of Pet/s:*
How many pets of this type?:*
Name of Pet/s:*
Inside or Outside Pet/s:*
- Inside
- Outside
- Both
PET TYPE 3
Type of Pet*
Breed of Pet/s:*
How many pets of this type?*
Name of Pet/s:*
Inside or Outside Pet/s:*
- Inside
- Outside
- Both
Additional Pet Notes:
OTHER PREFERENCES
Do you have a preference of the student's gender?*
- No preferences
- Yes - Male only
- Yes - Female only
Would you host families or small children?*
- Yes
- No
Will you host students who have disabilities or medical conditions?*
- Yes
- No
Will you host students who have dietary requirements?*
- Yes
- No
Dietary Requirements:*
- Halal
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
INTERNET AND TELEPHONE AGREEMENT

**Study Tour and Extra Care students can not be charged for internet usage**

TELEPHONE
The host family DOES or DOES NOT allow students to use their home and or personal phone:*
- DOES
- DOES NOT
I/WE the host family will charge the following amount per overseas phone call if a student wishes to use the home phone:*
I/WE the host family will charge the following amount per local phone call if a student wishes to use the home phone:*
I / WE understand that Shafston will not accept any responsibility for the bills as they are agreed upon between the Host Family & Student.

HOME INTERNET
The host family DOES / DOES NOT allow student to use their home internet:
- DOES
- DOES NOT
I / WE the host family understand that if we do wish to provide the students with access to our home internet we must receive payment on a weekly basis and NEVER in advance.
I / WE the host family will charge the following amount per week for the student to use our internet:*
This price will be shown to the student prior to their arrival. If you wish to make any changes to this cost you MUST notify the Shafston Homestay Department prior to accepting any extra money.

I / WE understand that if we are charging more than the above stated price for internet usage we will be liable to reimburse the student of ALL extra costs.
Acknowledgement of Correct Information*
- I / WE have provided correct information within this document to the best of our knowledge.
Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions*
- I / WE have read, understood and agree with all Terms and Conditions contained herein.
Host Parent 1
Full Name:*
First Last
Date:*
Host Parent 2
Full Name:
First Last
Date:
Phone
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About Us

Shafston has been operating for 21 years, educating students in both English language and Vocational Courses. There have been in excess of 100,000 students educated at Shafston, from over 100 nations since its foundation in 1996. The school has received numerous accolades including being rated the number 1 English school in Australia in 2013 and 2014 by Ryugaku Journal.

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Contact

BRISBANE CAMPUS

	46 Thorn St, Kangaroo Point Brisbane QLD 4169 Australia
	+61 (7) 3249 4111
	info@shafston.edu

GOLD COAST CAMPUS

	13 Nerang St, Southport Gold Coast QLD 4215 Australia
	+61 (7) 5665 3888
	info@shafston.edu

Business Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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ELICOS TIMETABLE CHANGE

Shafston House

Brisbane Campus:

From 2 January 2018 General English classes will commence at 8.30 am and conclude at 2.45 pm.
IELTS, Cambridge and TOEIC classes will commence at 9.00 am and conclude at 3.15 pm.

Gold Coast Campus:

From 2 January 2018 IELTS and Cambridge classes will commence at 9.00 am and conclude at 3.15 pm.

2017 Homestay Guidebook

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Hospitality Course Guide

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Summer Camp Brochure

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COURSE ENQUIRY

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ACTIVITY QUESTION

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ACTIVITY SIGN-UP

Student Number:*
First Name:*
Surname:*
Phone:
Email:*
Activity:*
Date:*
If the activity you are booking requires a payment, you will need to visit the Activities Coordinator in Reception to make the payment prior to the activity.
Email
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